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Job Posting: Metadata Librarian, University of Miami Libraries SERIALST Moderator 14 Aug 2008 23:52 UTC

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Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:20:01 -0400
From: "Kim, Michael" <michaelkim@MIAMI.EDU>
Subject: Job Posting: Metadata Librarian, University of Miami Libraries

Metadata Librarian

The University of Miami Libraries seek a creative, enthusiastic
professional for the position of Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Head
of Cataloging & Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian provides
leadership and guidance in the planning, development, creation, and
implementation of metadata standards for the Libraries, and actively
participates as a resource and liaison to the University community in
regards to metadata practices.

THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is one of the nation's leading
research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and
international vitality. The University is privately supported,
non-sectarian institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260-acre
subtropical campus. The University comprises 11 degree granting schools
and colleges, including Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business
Administration, Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine,
Music, Nursing, and Marine and Atmospheric Science
(www.miami.edu<http://www.miami.edu/>).

THE LIBRARY: The University of Miami Libraries
(www.library.miami.edu<http://www.library.miami.edu/>) ranks among the top
50 research libraries in North America with a combined collection of
approximately 3 million volumes, 45,000 current serials, and over 29,000
E-journal titles. The University of Miami Libraries include, the Otto G.
Richter Library which lies in the heart of the Gables campus, the Paul
Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi Prokop Newman Business Information
Resource Center, and the Marta & Austin Weeks Music Library, and the
Marine and Atmospheric Science Library located at the Virginia Key campus.
The campus also has an independent Medical and Law library. The Libraries
provide support and services for approx. 10,100 undergraduates, 5,100
graduate students, and 10,000 full and part time faculty and staff. The
Libraries has a staff of 37 Librarians and 86 support staff and is a
member of ARL, ASERL, CLIR, NERL, OCLC, and SOLINET.

POSITION:  Reporting to Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services and working
collaboratively with all library units, the Metadata Librarian plays a
major role in the Libraries' digital projects; is responsible for the
creation of metadata for a variety of digital collections; serves as the
local authority for metadata standards, keeping abreast of developments in
metadata standards and practices; documents and implements adopted
metadata standards, practices, and workflows; provides training to the
Libraries' faculty and staff in metadata creation; participates in quality
control activities for the Libraries' bibliographic and metadata
repositories; works closely with the Digital Initiatives, Resources, and
Services, and other stakeholders to plan digital collections and projects;
networks, collaborates and actively participates in local, regional,
national, or international organizations regarding issues in
librarianship, metadata services, and the development of resource
discovery tools and services; serves as the Libraries' metadata liaison to
the University; serves on/participates in University and Libraries
committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Master's degree from an ALA accredited program or foreign
equivalent, or Ph.D. with required library experience. Working knowledge
and experience with two or more metadata schema and protocols such as
Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, MODS, METS, etc.; Knowledge of cataloging
rules, standards, and controlled vocabularies; awareness of current issues
and trends in metadata and digital library development; demonstrated
ability to work quickly and accurately in a service and
production-oriented environment and adapt to a fast paced rapidly changing
environment; ability to plan and implement routines and processes that
ensure optimum production, and monitor projects through to completion in a
cost-effective manner; demonstrated ability to work independently, as well
as collaboratively with diverse constituencies; Effective oral, written
and interpersonal communication skills.

Highly desirable: Experience with applying metadata standards to describe
digital collections using CONTENTdm or other digital management system(s);
Familiarity with related XML technology such as XSLT or XLINK; Familiarity
with relational database structure; Experience with archives and archival
practice; One year of experience in a medium to large research library or
similar organization; Cataloging experience in an academic library;
Reading knowledge of Spanish.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate
with experience and qualifications of the person selected. This is a
non-tenure track twelve-month faculty appointment at the Librarian
Assistant/Associate Professor rank. The position offers a comprehensive
benefits package including: paid pension plan; partially paid medical and
dental insurance plans; life, disability, and long-term care insurance
available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days' annual
vacation. Additional employment benefits available include Credit Union;
Employee Assistance Program; public transportation, Shared Appreciation
Mortgage Program (SAM), bookstore and sporting event discounts; optional
fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center, moving
allowance, and no state or local income taxes. More information on
benefits can be found at:
http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: Applications and nominations will be
accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted
electronically and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae,
and the names of three references. The candidate will be notified prior to
contacting references. Send nominations and applications to:

Yolanda Cooper
Deputy University Librarian
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: richter.recruiting@miami.edu<mailto:richter.recruiting@miami.edu>

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and
encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds.